Doc
Senior Master
Actually JB we came very close to that in the "Homecoming" event hosted by Ed Parker last year at the original (kinda) school in Pasadena California. Most gave seminars over two days, and we had a dinner at Won Kok, (one of Mr. Parker's favorite late night eat/meet spots).jbkenpo said:Could we ever envision a "Gathering of the Eagles" type thing for EPAK specifically? All the members of the Journey, all those that should have been in there (Kelly, Palanzo, Doc, etc...), and others that are making an impact at this time (Whitson, etc..)? Or are there too many "organizational gatherings" and "seminar formats" already to prevent this reality from happening? Could such an event lead to improvements in the system as a whole? Or should there be another design format to encourage should dialogue?
jb
Off the top of my head there was myself, Ed Parker, Dave Hebler, Chuck Sullivan, Lincoln Conti, Steve LaBounty, Tom Kelly, Richard Planas, Albert Conejo, Bob Liles, John Sepulveda, Frank Trejo, Dennis Connatser, Diane Tanaka, Doreen Cogliandro, Zach Whitson, and others including Mrs. Ed Parker (Sr.), Sherry Parker, Yvonne Parker, etc.
At one point we all gathered to share stories and anecdotes of Ed Parker Sr. while those that didn't know him asked questions. Perhaps with a bit of proding and promises of participation - it could be done again.